Category Archives: Ireland

Storms reveal Irish archaeological treasures from the Neolithic period

Stormy weather has exposed archaeological treasures dating back to the Neolithic period on Connemara’s Omey island off the west coast of Ireland. Continue reading

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Fota Island Resort to host 2014 Irish Open

The 2014 Irish Open will return to Cork for the first time in 12 years after confirmation that the magnificent Cork Golf Club at Fota Island Resort, which was recently purchased by Chinese investors The Kang Group Worldwide, will become an … Continue reading

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Irish Wildlife comes alive during the winter months

Although the start to 2014 has been wet and windy, wildlife watching is especially popular with a surprising amount of wildlife to best seen in rural areas of Ireland Continue reading

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New owners for Elizabeth Fort in Cork City

One of Cork City’s most historic site’s has finally been handed over by the Irish state’s Office of Public Works (OPW) in to the possession of Cork City Council. Continue reading

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Ireland popped the cork on 2014 in dazzling style

Limerick and Dublin were to focus of Ireland’s New Years Eve celebrations as the cork was popped on 2014. Continue reading

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Irish based digital firm Storyful acquired by News Corp

Irish digital media firm Storyful has been acquired by News Corp in a deal worth €18 million ($25 million). Continue reading

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Connemara offers something different this Christmas

In the far west of Ireland they will be celebrate the Christmas spirit in a very unique way at the Connemara Four Seasons Walking Festival. Continue reading

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Some Ireland Vacation ideas this Christmas

Why not book a Christmas holiday, not a full two weeks of but a nice relaxing break, a long weekend or even try to grab a midweek bargain in Ireland Continue reading

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Californian teenager to snowboard for Ireland at the Winter Olympics

Irish American snowboarding sensation Seamus O’Connor is to represent Ireland with pride at the winter Olympics in Russia next February. Continue reading

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Remembering World Icon Nelson Mandela in Ireland

Whilst we are always keen on highlighting all the latest news and trends in Ireland today I thought we would turn our gaze to international news as word has come through of the death of the great South African leader … Continue reading

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